Stories of
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Charles Higby

TAPS

Fading light dims the sight,
And a star gems the sky,
Gleaming bright.
From afar drawing nigh,
Falls the night.

Day is done, gone the sun,
From the lake, From the hills,
From the sky.
All is well, safely rest,
God is nigh.

Then good night, Peaceful night,
Till the light of the dawn
Shineth bright,
God is near, do not fear,
Friend, good night.

Unknown Cemetery

Born:1841 at Pittsburgh, PA

Entered
Service in the US Army from New Brighton, PA

Earned
The Medal of Honor During the Civil War For heroism March 29 -
April 09, 1865 at Appomatox Campaign, VA

Died:February
19, 1903 at the age of 62

Private
Charles Higby was one of twelve soldiers who earned the Medal of
Honor during the Appomattox Campaign in Virginia in action from
March 29 to April 9, 1865. During engagements with the enemy in
this period, Private Higby was cited for his capture of a flag
of the Confederate Army.